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Dear E

Paybacks. Fun. I just got a call from your literacy teacher saying you forged my signature for the reading log you didn’t complete last night because you mis-placed your backpack. I started cracking up, not because I wasn’t upset… but because the teacher told me you signed it “Dez”. Looks like I need to have another talk with you about lying.

((((Pray for him that he’s able to live another day.))))

 

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Peace and harmony – at last!

So, here I am!

Man, doing without internet is like losing an eye.  Or, something like that.  It really sucks, though, so I’m glad I have access during the week.

I’ve been super-busy lately…

I took care of D.P. after he had hernia surgery on Tuesday, August 19.  I stayed with him Wednesday-Saturday that week.  It was a terrible time for him, as he ended up getting an infection, but it cleared up quickly with antibiotics.  [I can't say I didn't enjoy playing 'house' with him, because I did.]  He’s feeling much better but becomes tired very easily still… he’s supposed to go to work this week…

E started 2nd grade on Monday, August 18, and both the kids went camping with my parents Thurs-Sat that week.  My parents were in town for a class reunion, and the Monday E started school, we went to dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory.  Our family that night consisted of: my parents, 3 of my 4 brothers, my sister and her boyfriend, and me, D.P. and my kids.

M is with a new babysitter now, and she’s having a blast while E is at school.

As far as my new job goes, I’m in love with it.  There are still some kinks to be worked out, but I can see myself staying here for a long time.  FINALLY!  It ends up… all the hard work and interviews paid off.  It is challenging at times, but completely what I was looking for.  I was able to secure a pay increase of almost $2/hr from what I was making at my last job.  Plus, there is plenty of opportunity for overtime and bonuses.  Sweet!

I’ll write more tomorrow or so.

 

Femur: Our third (and final) follow up appointment

I can’t believe I’ve neglected to mention M’s third (and final) follow up appointment with the surgeon’s PA on July 11.  After two long months, the bone has finally healed, and she’s back to normal.  She still limps a little when her leg becomes tired, but she’s been running, jumping, and using her leg fabulously!  I’ll call the doctor’s office sometime in April to get M on the books for her next surgery, to remove the plate in her thigh.

We never did get the walker.  Instead, M ended up using the handles on the back of her wheelchair to steady herself.  I can’t say I’m surprised we didn’t receive the equipment that was prescribed by the PA – but I will say I’m disappointed.  I received a call from my insurance company, saying the company that provided the wheelchair hadn’t completed some of the necessary paperwork… and when I spoke with the wheelchair company, they said they didn’t have the paperwork, even though my insurance faxed it over.  Completely frustrating and ridiculous! I’ll just be glad when it’s all over.

Poor M, she’s going to have a bum leg the rest of her life… but she’ll have a SUPER COOL story to tell her grandkids.